forgetful

∴ i descended into the mountains
to bury deep-seated demons, keeping them hidden
under layers of fear and despair. time moved forward,
but forgetful, i stayed; nothing could vanquish them
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struggling against them proved futile.
realizing my thoughts misled me,
i let go of my sword and shield
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now understanding, cutting
the tie between before and after—only i persisted,
alone, facing what i couldn’t avoid.
revealing illusions, time unrelenting,
leaving only the core of myself to climb ∴